The average train between Paris Gare de Lyon and Cologne takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Paris Gare de Lyon to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Paris Gare de Lyon and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paris Gare de Lyon is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Cologne at 10:22 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Paris Gare de Lyon station and arriving at Cologne station via Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Paris Gare de Lyon to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Paris Nord station.
Paris Gare de Lyon to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
The distance between Paris Gare de Lyon and Cologne is 401.6 km. The road distance is 533 km.
Eurostar operates a train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €150–270 and the journey takes 3h 26m.